Fast and Accurate Wall Framing: Episode 3 – Assembly

A pro builder shares time-saving tips for laying out, assembling, and raising walls.

How to use a laser to set square and parallel wall plates, get good results from the chalk line, and tweak the rims of the deck.

Great tips for stud layout on plates, assembling the wall, and cutting out openings.

Get the new wall up to vertical, and use temporary braces to straighten the wall’s top plate in preparation for upper joists or rafters.

Find out what key features you should include on your job-site to make framing progress more efficiently.

An experienced carpenter shows you his no-nonsense approach to building the structure of a house.